Cleanest Animals on Earth

Cats This might seem like an obvious choice, but cats really are some of the cleanest animals. Both housecats and wild cats spend large chunks of their days grooming themselves. Barbs on their tongues allow them to comb through their fur.

Polar Bears Living in some of the coldest environments, polar bears rely on their thick fur as insulation. In order for the fur to act as insulation, it must be perfectly clean and unobstructed.

Songbirds Songbirds are a large group of animals, but one thing they have in common is being clean freaks about their nests. Young chicks eat a lot and that in turn leads to a lot of fecal matter.

Pigs When given the appropriate environment and amount of space, pigs are quite clean. An internet search will show you that pigs now have the reputation of being the cleanest animal on earth.

Rattlesnakes Some species of rattlesnakes will search their territory for the perfect spot to ambush prey. Before they get ready to wait for unsuspecting prey to come by, they will use their head and neck to clear grass and debris from the area.

Birds of Paradise Birds of paradise are famous for their bright-colored feathers and elaborate mating dances. Part of the mating ritual includes the males cleaning up their performance space. These birds leave nothing out of planning the perfect dance for their potential mate.

Ants Ants keep themselves clean and they keep their homes clean. Ants groom themselves regularly using their front legs and oily saliva. The most important part of their body to clean is their antennae.

Naked Mole Rats Naked mole rats actually take multiple steps to keep themselves and their tunnels clean. Naked mole rats take the time to groom themselves and their companions.